Private tour in London Simon C

This is London - One Epic Day!

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Simon C.

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"OUTSTANDING! We had a terrific half day with him and got to see so much." (Stacey, NYC) "...a terrific guide in every way. Super accommodating to our needs, and great personality that adds to the vibe." (Donna) "You made the city come alive." (Ryan, FL) As seen at TEDx, Guardian newspaper, British Council – and many more. WELCOME! The reviews don't lie, sharing the greatest city in the world with you is the best! Experience London like a local with me and you'll see why I love it. (Windsor/Stonehenge? Please see our other excellent guides for these) I. Was. There... I was in media; I went to the warehouse raves; lived in an old factory, then a boat. I did some cabaret; I was bombed by the IRA then ended up leading walks in San Francisco and on the Great Barrier Reef leading divers. I crisscrossed Europe with American school groups, went to 50 countries, but I still come home here to London. I've been a travel writer, walking artist and performer. I've 20yrs experience on four continents, contributed to guide books, been on London radio to wax lyrical and even trained young people as guides. A personal trainer, I'm not a Blue Badge guide and my knowledge is naturally not as extensive as theirs; but I entertain and inform everyone from families to language school pupils to Masters students. "I was with my children and they never got bored." (Gloria, Miami) BEEN BEFORE? I do alternative tours in East London uncovering lesser-heard histories too for all kinds of organisations. My Olympic tours started in 2012, so if you want the story of London and the Games then I'm your man. I love helping visitors discover London - and you bring a little of your home to us, from New York to Vancouver to the Midwest to Cali'. You'll feel at home in this welcoming cosmopolitan capital. And we pack it in: "...see all of the biggest attractions in London in a short period of time!" (Annie) There's a core of the best spots I like to show you that fit with the theme, but I can tailor routes if you have a request. LONGER TOUR? A great combo is the 3. 5-hour general London tour and then - after this perfect intro to the city - zoom in to the street by level and add a 2.5-hour market experience or a street art tour in hip East London? Alternatively, book the TWO DAY TOUR to go deeper. . . London has many different sides to it - nothing beats exploring its stories. I do a little performance/cabaret work occasionally and I enjoy bringing that to the tours if it's relevant. I'll even sing you a song if you like and kids are very welcome. Child-free? Tours can be arranged to end in a traditional British pub :) USING EUROSTAR? I can show you London's newest hip location Kings Cross or the Harry Potter tour can start/end there. Several tours start just 15mins by subway from Kings Cross. My international guiding background - which includes North American schools, international backpackers, Brits of all ages - means I know what sort of practical questions you want to ask; and how you can get max out your stay. Travelling on? I've seen much of it, especially Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin etc - so feel free to pick my brains. Let's spend a few hours exploring London and I'll tell you tales spanning centuries and show you why this particular wanderer is proud to call it home. **ACCESSIBILITY** In a wheelchair or use a stick? London is for all! If you're not so mobile, then all tours can be made into taxi-cab tours with a surcharge. London buses and some tube stations also have ramps. Everyone is welcome here.

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Overview of your London tour

"...an amazing, comprehensive and flexible/catered tour – learn a ton and have a bunch of laughs" (Brian W) The perfect tour to get London, its layout - and feel at home. See key sights, get oriented and feel confident about exploring it on your own, in a tour devised to tell London's story using the best of the city and iconic vantage points. See Buckingham Palace and big sights you'd expect (see itinerary) but I'll show you offbeat stuff too. Child-friendly, because of my storytelling background there'll be smiles and surprises - like Royal history you couldn't make up! Often we can start with Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace – but we get pics with soldiers, regardless. Following the river east, we usually experience foodie-heaven Borough Market (Tue-Sun) with its delis and street food. After lunch, explore the centre some more, or even go off-beat? Markets? Shops? Hidden courtyards and ruined churches? Or pubs? Boats? A high viewpoint? Cool East London? Banging Brixton? You choose!

Your London tour itinerary

Hit 'Ask Me a Question' for easy contact. AM Walk by classic sights and ride a bus/Tube between the two sections - you travelled the city like a real Londoner! Westminster walking: Buckingham Palace Parliament Westminster Abbey Nelson's Column A chance to stand near the King's Redcoats (guards) Whitehall & Prime Minister's street Leicester Square & Covent Garden Subway or bus between sections (c. 15mins) or 30 min walk. City and Southwark walking: St Paul's Cathedral Shakespeare's Globe Tate Modern Art Mus' Thames River (crucial to London) (Tower of London view from a distance) LUNCH PM A market(s) like Camden or Spitalfields? Pub tour? Pop to Royal Greenwich for the Prime Meridian? Take in a museum or go to funky East London for world class street art, street food, vintage clothing and retro vinyl stores? Or something else? In off-season I've more flex on times. 'Too short notice' on calendar? Mail anyway! There is a fair amount of walking, I can adapt for you to use bus/tube/cab.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

London has a fantastic public transport system, so let's use it! Everywhere is accessible by Tube or bus that you'd like to go. Use Apple or Google Pay or Contactless card to access the transport that normally caps at 8GBP in the tourist spots. So we can go crazy if we like!

What's included
Other: Also, we'll usually take one subway (tube) or bus journey. So you'll need either Google/Apply Pay, contactless card payment, or an Oyster Card or Travelcard (eg one-day ticket). Cash tickets are more expensive (eg £4 per trip)
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London, England, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The day is best started at Green Park tube station if we're seeing tut Changing of the Guard but I can be flexible.

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Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Food And Drink
Architecture
Shopping
Tour reference number
1330222
Languages
English
French
German
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in London is perfect for those who want to see a lot of the city in one day. It's ideal for travellers who want to get oriented with London's layout and feel confident exploring on their own afterward. The tour is child-friendly, making it suitable for families, and Simon C.'s storytelling background ensures there will be plenty of smiles and surprises along the way. It's also a great choice for those interested in both iconic sights and offbeat locations.

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